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Western Australia Weather

Western Australia is a year-round destination, but it does have extremely high summer temperatures over much of the inland and central coast areas.

Any travel in those areas at that time of year should be done with all due care, in a roadworthy vehicle, well stocked with emergency spares and equipment.

Carry additional drinking water, plenty of 15+ sunscreen and protective clothing. Pay particular attention to the welfare of any small children in your party.

If creature comforts are an integral part of an enjoyable experience, then consider using any of the several tour operators to get to the sights off the beaten track.

The state experiences considerable climate variations ranging from tropical to balmy Mediterranean, to desert heat and cold and most things in between. Winter is June - August with temperatures ranging from around around 8°C min. to 15°C max. in the southern coastal regions, 10°C min. to 22°C max. in the central coastal regions and 15°C min. to 30°C max. in the northern coastal regions.

Summer is December - February with temperatures ranging from around around 14°C min. to 24°C max. in the southern coastal regions, 20°C min. to 35°C max. in the central coastal regions and 25°C min. to 35°C max. in the northern coastal regions.

Temperatures in the central desert areas are extreme. Summer maximums typically exceed 40°C and winter minimums can drop to around 3-5°C. The northern areas receive most rainfall during the summer "Wet Season". Monsoonal cyclones (hurricanes) occasionally cross the tropical north coast during the summer months, usually in the region of Dampier to Port Hedland.

This is not a frequent event and usually results in localised property damage and flooding. The southern areas of the state experience winter rains. The further removed from the coast, the less the rainfall.

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